My firearm will not click into the Retention Clip... How Does the Retention Clip Work?Updated 13 days ago
One misconception some customers may have when they attempt to secure their firearm in the clip, is that the firearm must be forced all the way - trigger guard and all - into the clip. This misconception is incorrect - do not force the firearm or remove the any portion of the holster. Please watch the quick video below for a more clear understanding. Force should not be necessary (unless you have over tightened the retention).
The retention clip is designed to only click over the front tip of the trigger guard and hold the firearm in place - do NOT force it past the tip of the clip as only a slight amount of retention is needed to maintain security of the firearm. Said another way, the retention clip is designed to "pinch" the front of the trigger guard in order to maintain its positioning.
The retention clip it is made of three main parts: two hardened plastic pieces and a rubber grommet with the screw through it.
The front of the retention device where the clip is riveted to the holster has a bump on each side that you can feel with your finger. This is the actual retention portion. These two bumps are flat on the backside and lock around the trigger guard. The bumps act as a ramp for easier holstering.
Directly behind the feed ramp are two L-shaped pieces that form the backstop. This is often confused as the portion that retains the weapon. It is designed to function as a backstop to prevent the weapon from going too far into the holster.
The rubber grommet around the screw acts as the emergency backstop. Should you re-holster in a hurry and bypass the backstop, the rubber grommet prevents the weapon from going too far into your holster. This helps to guard against a Negligent Discharge or ND. This a a safety feature and SHOULD NOT be removed.
Also note that certain firearms, such as CZ's and Glock's, have a wider trigger guard so the retention clip must be looser/opened and the click or bump may not be prominent when the firearm is seated. The firearm will still be retained in the holster.